I-526 WB over L-4436/WAKENDAW RD
FairCharleston County, South Carolina · Near Mt Pleasant · Structure no. 000000000007430
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-526 WB over L-4436/WAKENDAW RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-526 WB over L-4436/WAKENDAW RD in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 30,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,586 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-526 WB over L-4436/WAKENDAW RD built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-526 WB over L-4436/WAKENDAW RD in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does I-526 WB over L-4436/WAKENDAW RD carry?
About 30,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is I-526 WB over L-4436/WAKENDAW RD?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I-526 WB over L-4436/WAKENDAW RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.